On Thursday, FIFA held the group stage draw for the new 2025 Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States next summer. Atletico Madrid were one of the last teams to book their place in the competition, and they now know who they will be up against.
Diego Simeone's side, who were in Pot 2 for the draw, have been given a tough task: they will play Paris Saint-Germain, Botafogo and Seattle Sounders. It means Atleti will play the reigning Ligue 1 champions at least once this season, having beaten them 2-1 in the Champions League a few weeks ago.
Atletico Madrid have an outside chance of winning the Club World Cup, and while it is far from easy, they are more than capable of topping their group, which would secure an easier run in the knockout stages. It remains to be seen how successful they will be in the United States next summer.
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